Two key departments of Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB), the largest Islamic bank in the UAE, received ISO certifications, making it the first Islamic bank in the UAE to achieve an international accreditation of this significance. DIB’s Human Resources …
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Dubai taxi driver rescues female motorist
Dubai: The month of Ramadan places an emphasis on showing compassion, forgiveness, patience and helping those in need. Last Saturday, a taxi driver employed at the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai was a true example of what the spirit of …
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Abu Dhabi plans increase to municipality tax
Abu Dhabi’s Executive Council is reportedly planning to increase the emirate’s municipality fee for foreign residents renting property. The National cited a circular as confirming plans to increase the fee from 3 per cent for residential properties only.
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THE FIRST DESIGN HOTEL IS NOW OPEN IN DUBAI
Conveniently positioned close to the Dubai International Airport … complimentary high-speed WiFi, 49-inch HDTV with Google Chromecast, and a complimentary scrumptious, balanced breakfast. Further complimenting the essentials, FORM will provide …
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Pensioner who spent FOUR YEARS in a Dubai hospital after suffering a stroke finally returns to the UK
A pensioner who was left languishing in a Dubai hospital following a stroke has finally been welcomed home. Malcolm Munroe, originally from Chorlton, Manchester, has spent more than four years at Rashid Hospital after falling ill while away on business.
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Sourcing Finance For Your UAE-based Business
Ask entrepreneurs in the UAE what they most need to upscale their business and the majority are likely to say finance. Sourcing finance in the early stages of growth is fundamental in taking a company to the next level. It helps business owners to avoid …
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The How-To: Sourcing Finance For Early-Stage Growth Of Your UAE Business
You’re reading Entrepreneur Middle East, an international franchise of Entrepreneur Media. Ask entrepreneurs in the UAE what they most need to upscale their business and the majority are likely to say finance. Sourcing finance in the early stages of growth …
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‘Technology will wipe out disability soon’
Abu Dhabi: Technology will wipe out disability this century … Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces including augmenting humans cognitively, emotionally and physically, as well as how maps of the brain and …
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Islamic finance gets IMF backing
The UAE has expanded its role as one of the leading hubs for Islamic finance, an alternative way of banking and insurance based on Islamic law, or Shariah, which prohibits interest payments and pure monetary speculation. “Customers’ trust in Islamic …
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UAE’s anti-extremism efforts highlighted
Abu Dhabi: The General Authority of Islamic Affairs and Endowment (GAIAE) with the support of the Ministry of Presidential Affairs, organised on Monday a forum titled, ‘the Emirates Encircles Extremism’ with the participation of a large number of …
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UAE property developers ramp up Ramadan offers
UAE property developers are ramping up efforts to win over prospective buyers with discounts and attractive payment terms, hoping to counter the expected fall in sales during Ramadan. The onslaught of deals come as the country is already grappling with …
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UAE delegate elected as VP of labour conference
Dubai: The International Labour Conference elected a member of the UAE delegation as the vice-president of its 107th session, which began on Monday in Geneva. Khalifa Mattar Al Kaabi was chosen to be the conference’s vice-president till June 8. Nasser …
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Dubai’s property transactions head online
Dubai: Investors in Dubai’s real estate can sell or rent their properties online from anywhere — through the Dubai Land Department’s ‘REST’ platform. This covers the entire digital management of these transactions and helps eliminate paper …
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Sharjah to set up new drug-rehab centre
Sharjah: A new drug treatment and rehabilitation centre is being established in to Sharjah on the directives of His Highness Shaikh Dr Sultan Bin Mohammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah. Dr Shaikh Sultan has directed Major General …
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Abu Dhabi Judicial Department airs three awareness films
Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD) has launched three TV awareness films, as part of its second week Ramadan awareness campaigns. The awareness films are aired on a number of local and news channels, in addition to broadcasting educational …
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Speeding vehicle kills Arab couple in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi: An Arab couple died on the spot after a speeding vehicle lost control and rammed into them while they were on walk late evening on Saturday. The incident happened after the roundabout of Mahwi Bridge at Mohammad Bin Zayed City. The vehicle hit …
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Abu Dhabi gets new 1km-long new beach
A new public beach is now open to residents of the capital. Sheikh Nahyan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, president of the Abu Dhabi Sports Council on Sunday, inaugurated the Hudayriat beach which is open to all residents and visitors. Located on Hudayriat Island …
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